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WP 104 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 90 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Sparxx manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott managing to control the position.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Scott is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (6) vs (4) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Tyron Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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